Slap an “organic” label on a product and some people think it automatically means “healthy,” even if that label is on organic junk food like chips, cookies, and candy. But be careful – “organic” is not a free ticket to eating whatever you want. 

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I live in an area surrounded with art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Then there are all the “treat boutiques,” as I like to call them. Within a block or two of my house, it’s like a gourmet sugar wonderland!

Tags: chocolate, cookies, Food & Nutrition, ice cream

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The first helping of explosions in portion sizes wasn’t quite enough, so we went back for seconds. Now, here’s a third round. Check out some of these popular foods and see how much bigger they are now than they were 20 years ago.

Tags: calories, cheesecake, cookies, Food & Nutrition, popcorn, portions, stir fry

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Add a little staying power to your gingerbread cookies with some fiber and whole grain goodness this year. Thanks to Laurel Hudson, culinary instructor at Wellspring Academies, for sharing her healthy twist on this traditional holiday treat.

Tags: cookies, dessert, Food & Nutrition, gingerbread, holiday

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Last month, it was ground beef. Just before that, it was peanut products. Now it’s cookie dough. Another recall because the food may make us sick.

Tags: cookie dough, cookies, e coli, FDA, Food & Nutrition, Nestle, recall

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This totally works for me! When I have chocolate in the house, I keep it hidden in a drawer in my jewelry armoire!

Tags: chips, cookies, Food & Nutrition, ice cream, treats

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